Directed by Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan, best known for his sickening suburban horror Vivarium (2019), The Surfer tells the story of a man (Nicolas Cage) venturing to his treasured childhood coastal town in Australia with his son (Finn Little) in hopes of repurchasing the family home he grew up in. Yet, as they arrive, ‘the…
For over 400 years, the Ouseburn River has carried the weight of Newcastle’s industries, becoming a dumping ground for waste to fester and infect the local waterways. As early as 1615, coal-fired glassmaking along its banks poured ash and waste debris into the water. By the early 1900s, flour mills used for pig feed flushed…
Northumbrian Water have announced they will be conducting a £14 million investment over the next 5 years in a bid to reduce the amount of sewage released into the Ouseburn River. The company have pledged that they will be re-engineering two major outfall locations to prevent future spillages from heavy rainfall. The water company plans…
To celebrate the end of the year and all of their hard work along the way, the Young Women’s Film Academy are gearing up for the premiere of their highly anticipated documentary IMPACT. On December 10th at the Black Swan in Newcastle, the evening will showcase the power of storytelling for creating social change, with…
The Cineworld Unlimited Membership promises a utopia for film lovers to have the exclusive chance to watch as many films as they wish for a monthly fee. But is this tempting offer truly worth it? The answer, to put it simply is yes. However, that being said, you have to make the most of it…
Image Credit: @Ceryslovesfilm on Instagram Have you ever pictured yourself walking down the glistening scarlet-painted runway of the infamous red carpet? Cameras flashing in a dazzling frenzy as the paparazzi chant your name, begging for interviews left, right and centre. This dream became a reality for North East TikTok creator, Ceryslovesfilm. In this piece, I’ll…
North East film company Terabithia Pictures has unveiled its latest short film, The Other Birthday, at the Star and Shadow cinema in Newcastle. Directed by Gabriel Brown and written by Giulia Vascotto, the film explores the unwinding of a married couple’s relationship, set against the professedly innocent circumstance of a dog’s birthday celebration. Filming took place…
In the aftermath of his Halloween rampage, Sienna and her brother face the daunting task of reconstructing their lives. With the holiday season on the horizon, they seek to embrace the Christmas spirit and move beyond their traumatic experiences. Yet, just as they begin to feel secure, Art resurfaces with a new sidekick, intent on…
North East horror anthology film, Lore is now available on streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Apple TV and the Sky Store! Four years after the initial shoot, the film launched on streaming services on October 21st, following screenings at numerous festivals and winning several awards, marking a milestone for regional filmmakers by bringing local stories to…
Director Greg Jardin presents a fun and exciting new essence to the body swap genre with his comedy thriller ‘It’s What’s Inside’. After receiving great praise at the Sundance Film Festival back in January, the film sold to Netflix for 17 million dollars, proceeding to premiere on the streaming service on October 4th. It’s What’s…